Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: updates 5/24 p.85&86

[eandesmom]

Ok, if you end up with DLR in August instead of June, let me know! I don't know that it's really on the table for us or not but I'd love it.

It's almost July by the time we get out. I'd like to do April for Spring Break but I'm just not sure Jeff will go for either.

Which could mean I have to rent out some points..which seems WRONG!

[Goofyluver]

Originally Posted by franandaj

C'mon, you know you're the type that when you get up and the kitchen is bare you cry! You need some stuff! I mean I love the whole ADRs but that's what I love about the villas is that you can make a grilled cheese, or some bacon and eggs, French toast. At least grab a yogurt from the fridge! I know with all the pills that Fran has to take she needs something in her tummy so at least a buttered English Muffin, one with cream cheese if she's splurging, or a yogurt. We need to have some stuff and I always like to have a couple bacon and eggs breakfasts in bed at WDW. That makes me think we are splurging. We used to do that at home, but life has gotten to hectic to for that.

We also have a Britta pitcher in our OL.

My kitchen at home has spilled over into other rooms. I don't cry while at Disney, because my kitchen is supposed to be free of me cooking.

We tried ordering just breakfast and lunch stuff on our last trip, and we didn't eat it.

Now...I could go for the Brita. Because I think Florida water smells like swamp.

Originally Posted by rentayenta

I feel kind of *****en now.

You're not ordering anything for next summer? Water? Tell me about your trip planned for next summer. This is the first I'm hearing.

Some of the THV pics are repeats but some are new. Don't you think multiple pics of groceries is warranted?

We did a lot behind, much more than I intended. Once I realized how much we'd leave I was cognizant of leaving things unopened so Mousekeeping could have it if they wanted. Waste drives me insane. I ate just to prove we needed that much food.

When we all went a few years ago, (me, UncleR, J, and the BIL) we had breakfast, lunch stuff, snacks, and drinks. We left all kinds of water and diet coke, bunches of lunch, breakfast, and snack food too. I felt all sorts of sick leaving it there. But, I'm having a panic attack already at not having bottled water. Do you know how much those suckers are in the parks?

I've oogled you on FB. (that sounds odd, no? ) So, I'd seen some of those THV pics. But, I needed another fix. I hope we get to stay there once. It seems sort of big for just 4 of us, but maybe for a night or two.

Originally Posted by rentayenta

Whew! I couldn't imagine that you'd have no food. Have you started a pre-trip report? Where are you staying? I need the deets! Does Jen bake the stuff you bring? That girl can cook!

Love Earl. I got to order their holiday sandwich. OMG, it was Thanksgiving on a roll; turkey, stuffing, mayo, cranberry, and gravy. Sponge worthy for sure.

Room service can't be beat. We all sound like a bunch of spoiled ladies.

I couldn't possibly imagine who'd want to read our obsessive planning.

Ummmm, we won't be bringing anything with us on the trip. She just means we bring all of our leftovers back to the room like we'll actually eat them.

We ARE spoiled ladies! What's wrong with that? I feel soooo...pampered? And spoiled by DVC. I was explaining to a co-worker about what it's like...and I found myself saying, "I'll never stay at ______ again..."

We are planning two trips for the next year. I know!!! I can hardly stand it without peeing my pants.

Next summer at BCV, and then late next fall during Christmas-time stuff at BCV. We just love it so much. I'm so spoiled by the proximity to EPCOT, the small size of the resort, the quiet pool right out the door...bestill my heart! I'm trying to convince UncleR that we should do a night at my one true love: AKV. But, we'll see how that goes. She'd go just because I want to. But, I think I'm voting against myself in favor of BCV. I love having the option to walk right over to the World Showcase and grabbing a drink.

[rentayenta]

Originally Posted by eandesmom

Ok, if you end up with DLR in August instead of June, let me know! I don't know that it's really on the table for us or not but I'd love it.

It's almost July by the time we get out. I'd like to do April for Spring Break but I'm just not sure Jeff will go for either.

Which could mean I have to rent out some points..which seems WRONG!

I'll let you know for sure. At this point August is looking more realistic for three reasons. First we'd have to make our GCV reservation in 2 weeks which were not ready to do. Second, because of the storm we don't know exactly when Jenna's kids will be finished with school so we're not sure when they'll arrive here. And third Gabby and Josh have camp in Colorado in late June. We'd have to be back by June 22 at the latest because they leave for camp June 24th. Jenna and I want a night in Vegas prior to Disneyland so it make the time so crunched.

You'll have points to rent? That's VERY wrong. Why not bank them?

Originally Posted by Goofyluver

My kitchen at home has spilled over into other rooms. I don't cry while at Disney, because my kitchen is supposed to be free of me cooking.

We tried ordering just breakfast and lunch stuff on our last trip, and we didn't eat it.

Now...I could go for the Brita. Because I think Florida water smells like swamp.



When we all went a few years ago, (me, UncleR, J, and the BIL) we had breakfast, lunch stuff, snacks, and drinks. We left all kinds of water and diet coke, bunches of lunch, breakfast, and snack food too. I felt all sorts of sick leaving it there. But, I'm having a panic attack already at not having bottled water. Do you know how much those suckers are in the parks?

I've oogled you on FB. (that sounds odd, no? ) So, I'd seen some of those THV pics. But, I needed another fix. I hope we get to stay there once. It seems sort of big for just 4 of us, but maybe for a night or two.



I couldn't possibly imagine who'd want to read our obsessive planning.

Ummmm, we won't be bringing anything with us on the trip. She just means we bring all of our leftovers back to the room like we'll actually eat them.

We ARE spoiled ladies! What's wrong with that? I feel soooo...pampered? And spoiled by DVC. I was explaining to a co-worker about what it's like...and I found myself saying, "I'll never stay at ______ again..."

We are planning two trips for the next year. I know!!! I can hardly stand it without peeing my pants.

Next summer at BCV, and then late next fall during Christmas-time stuff at BCV. We just love it so much. I'm so spoiled by the proximity to EPCOT, the small size of the resort, the quiet pool right out the door...bestill my heart! I'm trying to convince UncleR that we should do a night at my one true love: AKV. But, we'll see how that goes. She'd go just because I want to. But, I think I'm voting against myself in favor of BCV. I love having the option to walk right over to the World Showcase and grabbing a drink.

i feel ya on leaving food behind. While it pained me, I keep telling myself that the unopened food did not get thrown away. My fuzzy Disney thinking has no boundaries.

I don't think the THV would all that big for 4. A lot of points for sure but it really is chopped up as far as space. I'm sure it's because of the shape but there really isn't a ton of extra living/floor space and it only has 2 bathrooms. I can see how it'd be difficult to swallow the point amount though because with 4 a one bedroom would be perfect and even a Studio is great. The THV points go up in 2013 so that was one of my reasons for helping the kids decide to stay there this trip. We won't be back until 2014 at the soonest unless some miracle happens so this year was the year.

Is BCV that fabulous even without a good view? I'm sure a view hoor. My buddy Keith swears by it, it's his all time favorite DVC. Does Jon love Epcot? My kids enjoyed it because of the F&W Festival but with Test Track down, it lost some of its appeal for them. I think I'd really enjoy an Epcot resort on a trip for just Michael and I or a girls' trip. I'd love to plan a big girls meet. Wouldn't that be a hoot?

And I would be all over your trippie if you wrote one.

And finally, AKV has my heart too. The whole resort just excludes a feeling of wonderfulness, peace, and life. I'll be hard pressed to talk my gang into a split that doesn't involve AKV. We got so much resort time this trip and it just made me fall in love. And with Kidani no less.

If you pee, please update your FB status to peed in your pants! Because I'll piddle in mine too.

And Christmas time too? Holy moly can you adopt me? Jon must be elated.

We are so spoiled. I remember the days when the PPH at Disneyland was big stuff. My kids now call it the Paradise Poo Hotel. I'm a terrible parent. I've created hotel snobs. Actually Disney created them.

Bottled water is $2.50 a pop. You can get a case for $6. No brainer my friend and August will be hot. I'd get the water and some diet Coke if that's your drink.





Some of you are on my FB but for those who aren't I wanted to share Chloe's costume for tonight:



I guess she knew about the Disney buying Lucas films before we did- lol!

[rentayenta]

Just wanted to add a few things; the pic of my doctored up Red Stagg Lemonade from The Drop Off at AOA and part of the activities guide from SSR:



I love that the resorts show movies under the stars. Such a fun thing especially for those with younger kids who tire earlier:



And one of my favorite things about this trip, the pool parties!



Working on an update to hopefully finish up Day one, which gets even better believe it or not.

And finally, anyone reading along who is thinking about using YES for their ticket purchase, it was smooth. No issue when picking up at Guest Services at MK that morning before entering the park.

[Goofyluver]

Originally Posted by rentayenta

i feel ya on leaving food behind. While it pained me, I keep telling myself that the unopened food did not get thrown away. My fuzzy Disney thinking has no boundaries.

I don't think the THV would all that big for 4. A lot of points for sure but it really is chopped up as far as space. I'm sure it's because of the shape but there really isn't a ton of extra living/floor space and it only has 2 bathrooms. I can see how it'd be difficult to swallow the point amount though because with 4 a one bedroom would be perfect and even a Studio is great. The THV points go up in 2013 so that was one of my reasons for helping the kids decide to stay there this trip. We won't be back until 2014 at the soonest unless some miracle happens so this year was the year.

Is BCV that fabulous even without a good view? I'm sure a view hoor. My buddy Keith swears by it, it's his all time favorite DVC. Does Jon love Epcot? My kids enjoyed it because of the F&W Festival but with Test Track down, it lost some of its appeal for them. I think I'd really enjoy an Epcot resort on a trip for just Michael and I or a girls' trip. I'd love to plan a big girls meet. Wouldn't that be a hoot?

And I would be all over your trippie if you wrote one.

And finally, AKV has my heart too. The whole resort just excludes a feeling of wonderfulness, peace, and life. I'll be hard pressed to talk my gang into a split that doesn't involve AKV. We got so much resort time this trip and it just made me fall in love. And with Kidani no less.

If you pee, please update your FB status to peed in your pants! Because I'll piddle in mine too.

And Christmas time too? Holy moly can you adopt me? Jon must be elated.

We are so spoiled. I remember the days when the PPH at Disneyland was big stuff. My kids now call it the Paradise Poo Hotel. I'm a terrible parent. I've created hotel snobs. Actually Disney created them.

Bottled water is $2.50 a pop. You can get a case for $6. No brainer my friend and August will be hot. I'd get the water and some diet Coke if that's your drink.





Some of you are on my FB but for those who aren't I wanted to share Chloe's costume for tonight:



I guess she knew about the Disney buying Lucas films before we did- lol!

Keith!!!!! Where is he nowadays? He's clearly a genius. Because BCV is awesome.

We have "our room", which is overlooking the quiet pool. Not an A+ view, and there's no zebras or giraffes...but what you're lacking in view, you make up for a million times with the fabulosity of the resort. Yes, I said fabulosity.

There's no million mile walk to your room, to an elevator, or to the buses. If you want a refill in your trusty mug, it's just right there. And it's a 5 minute leisurely walk to EPCOT for booze. BOOZE!!!!! From any country you want.

Also, the pool OMG. That sandy bottom baby is like the prime rib of pools. It is awesome. And the slide is full of fun.

And it's quiet. Like...so quiet that you can relax at Disney...but you know BOOZE is 5 mins away.

Jon and Big C don't know we're going yet. We think we're telling them at Christmas. But they'll be so excited to not only go once, but twice in the next year.

Please do let UncleR and I know when we should show up for the girl's trip. We are invited, no?

And to my lovely wife...just some water and diet coke, please?

I saw Chloe's costume on FB, but tell her that she is just too dang gorgeous! And I LOVE that costume. Also, we're practically the same size, so I should be able to borrow it next year.

[franandaj]

Originally Posted by Goofyluver

Now...I could go for the Brita. Because I think Florida water smells like swamp.

I've oogled you on FB. (that sounds odd, no? ) So, I'd seen some of those THV pics. But, I needed another fix. I hope we get to stay there once. It seems sort of big for just 4 of us, but maybe for a night or two.

I couldn't possibly imagine who'd want to read our obsessive planning.

Yes I agree with you that Florida water smells like swamp!

We stayed in the THV with four people and did not feel at all guility. Fran and I had the master, my parents had the other bedroom. At the same price as a 2 Br we didn't feel at all guilty since there were only 2 bathrooms. I suppose you can get away with a 1 br so it's a stretch, but for us it was a no brainer. We weren't going to stay in anything but a 2 br with my parents so the THV were great.

Fran didn't like them because she got sick the second day and was down for a bit. She missed out on some park time and got cabin feever. I'm hoping we can try again once she forgets the cabin feever and gets off all her pain meds. I would love to sit out on the balcony enjoying an adult beverage, but it was too cold when we were there!

And would we want to read your obsessive PTR? Put it on the DVC boards and "they will come". Everyone LOVES to hear about planning and trips. We all live through each other's planning and reports!

[pooh'smate]

I love all the activities like the pool parties and the movies at night that Disney does. I love that picture of Chloe. Speaking of short people, Alexia is so excited for my mom to get here to see if she is taller than Nana. My mom is only 4 foot 8 inches and this year her feet and Lexi's are the same size. My dad is a little over 6 feet so I am at least taller then my mom.

Goofyluver, I would read your ptr.

[rentayenta]

Originally Posted by pooh'smate

I love all the activities like the pool parties and the movies at night that Disney does. I love that picture of Chloe. Speaking of short people, Alexia is so excited for my mom to get here to see if she is taller than Nana. My mom is only 4 foot 8 inches and this year her feet and Lexi's are the same size. My dad is a little over 6 feet so I am at least taller then my mom.

Goofyluver, I would read your ptr.

Your mom is tiny- too cute. I've got a cousin who is 4'9" and her husband was 6'3". They were so cute together. Are you short like me?

I love the activities too. They're so fun. Disney knows what they're doing that's for sure. Joshua loves the pool like I do so I always had a buddy to go with. The dynamics and ages of this trip were perfect. I'm almost scared to go back as to not tarnish it Each trip is amazing and different somehow.

[rentayenta]

Alison, I didn't know Fran was sick during your THV trip? You definitely need a do over trip to them.

And Jen, of course you and UncleR are invited. It's a girls' trip!

Working on an update, I'll be back to respond too.......

[pooh'smate]

Originally Posted by rentayenta

Your mom is tiny- too cute. I've got a cousin who is 4'9" and her husband was 6'3". They were so cute together. Are you short like me?

I love the activities too. They're so fun. Disney knows what they're doing that's for sure. Joshua loves the pool like I do so I always had a buddy to go with. The dynamics and ages of this trip were perfect. I'm almost scared to go back as to not tarnish it Each trip is amazing and different somehow.

I am 5'4" and Jon is about 5'7". All 3 of us love the pool. You always have such magical trips.

[Goofyluver]

Originally Posted by franandaj

Yes I agree with you that Florida water smells like swamp!

We stayed in the THV with four people and did not feel at all guility. Fran and I had the master, my parents had the other bedroom. At the same price as a 2 Br we didn't feel at all guilty since there were only 2 bathrooms. I suppose you can get away with a 1 br so it's a stretch, but for us it was a no brainer. We weren't going to stay in anything but a 2 br with my parents so the THV were great.

Fran didn't like them because she got sick the second day and was down for a bit. She missed out on some park time and got cabin feever. I'm hoping we can try again once she forgets the cabin feever and gets off all her pain meds. I would love to sit out on the balcony enjoying an adult beverage, but it was too cold when we were there!

And would we want to read your obsessive PTR? Put it on the DVC boards and "they will come". Everyone LOVES to hear about planning and trips. We all live through each other's planning and reports!

OMG. How am I roping myself into a PTR? LOL.

I think the best thing about Disney is that it's for everyone...and there are accomodations no matter your need. Here's hoping that you guys get to return to that balcony with an adult glass o' something good.

Yeah, for just the 4 of us, we don't need a 2 br, so justifying the points is hard. We have looked at doing a 2 br at OKW because the points there are so cheap! But, we know next to nothing about the resort.

Originally Posted by pooh'smate

I love all the activities like the pool parties and the movies at night that Disney does. I love that picture of Chloe. Speaking of short people, Alexia is so excited for my mom to get here to see if she is taller than Nana. My mom is only 4 foot 8 inches and this year her feet and Lexi's are the same size. My dad is a little over 6 feet so I am at least taller then my mom.

Goofyluver, I would read your ptr.

I love tiny people...since I am one.

And thank you!

Originally Posted by rentayenta

Alison, I didn't know Fran was sick during your THV trip? You definitely need a do over trip to them.

And Jen, of course you and UncleR are invited. It's a girls' trip!

Working on an update, I'll be back to respond too.......

[rentayenta]

Originally Posted by Goofyluver

Keith!!!!! Where is he nowadays? He's clearly a genius. Because BCV is awesome.

We have "our room", which is overlooking the quiet pool. Not an A+ view, and there's no zebras or giraffes...but what you're lacking in view, you make up for a million times with the fabulosity of the resort. Yes, I said fabulosity.

There's no million mile walk to your room, to an elevator, or to the buses. If you want a refill in your trusty mug, it's just right there. And it's a 5 minute leisurely walk to EPCOT for booze. BOOZE!!!!! From any country you want.

Also, the pool OMG. That sandy bottom baby is like the prime rib of pools. It is awesome. And the slide is full of fun.

And it's quiet. Like...so quiet that you can relax at Disney...but you know BOOZE is 5 mins away.

Jon and Big C don't know we're going yet. We think we're telling them at Christmas. But they'll be so excited to not only go once, but twice in the next year.

Please do let UncleR and I know when we should show up for the girl's trip. We are invited, no?

And to my lovely wife...just some water and diet coke, please?

I saw Chloe's costume on FB, but tell her that she is just too dang gorgeous! And I LOVE that costume. Also, we're practically the same size, so I should be able to borrow it next year.

He is great. He's writing a pretty cool blog called The Disney Project. We're hoping he'll come visit this winter. It's been ages since we've seen him. He loves the BCV.

One of these days we'll have to try an Epcot resort. Booze from any country in 5 minutes? I'd love to stay near MK too but BLT holds no appeal to me. If the Poly ever gets DVC, I'll be all over it. The GF DVC might be a future possibility though I can imagine thier points higher than BLT's.

And two trips? Lucky! I say keep it a Christmas surprise. They're the best! Are you BCV both trips? I'm assuming you're going to get the discounted DVC APs? I love all of our new fun perks.

You and Chloe are almost the same size. I'll let her know. She's so cute with that thing. She wears it everywhere aside from school. We're taking her and Joshua to see Wreck it Ralph tonight and she'll wear it.

Originally Posted by pooh'smate

I am 5'4" and Jon is about 5'7". All 3 of us love the pool. You always have such magical trips.

5'4" is average I think. My dad is 5"7". Michael is almost 6' but slim slim, my kids will all stay small I think.

They have been pretty magical, I agree.

Originally Posted by Goofyluver

OMG. How am I roping myself into a PTR? LOL.

I think the best thing about Disney is that it's for everyone...and there are accomodations no matter your need. Here's hoping that you guys get to return to that balcony with an adult glass o' something good.

Yeah, for just the 4 of us, we don't need a 2 br, so justifying the points is hard. We have looked at doing a 2 br at OKW because the points there are so cheap! But, we know next to nothing about the resort.



I love tiny people...since I am one.

And thank you!

I love OKW. I'd stay there again easy. My goal is to keep trying new DVC WDW resorts each trip but I don't know how we'll stay away from AKV. My crew is whipped!


Did you all read that starting next week, Nov 6 I think, we can book our own RCI resorts through the DVC member site? That's very good news for me. We used it for Cabo, as you all know and I'd love to trade out again. So would Michael.



June is looking slim for Disneyland but August isn't. I haven't approached Michael yet. We're going to do our holiday budget this weekend. It's like a game of Let's Make a Deal. Honestly. Disneyland tickets would make a great gift...just sayin'....


Happy Friday! I know it's date night for some, PIO is with Alison, anyone else doing anything fun this weekend?

My update is coming but it'll be tomorrow.

[pooh'smate]

Jon is giving me a night out tonight so I am going to go Christmas shopping and finish up Lexi and probably go to the movies, I don't know what I am going to see, I don't even know what is playing except Wreck It Ralph.

[rentayenta]

Originally Posted by pooh'smate

Jon is giving me a night out tonight so I am going to go Christmas shopping and finish up Lexi and probably go to the movies, I don't know what I am going to see, I don't even know what is playing except Wreck It Ralph.

How was your night? Did you finish some shopping? What movie did you see? Wreck It Ralph was so good. Clever, cute, great message. We really enjoyed it.

Does it make me a dork that when they run the Castle pic during the opening, my eyes water? Every time. And every time my family looks at me with that *oh mom* look.

Michael and I did a little holiday gift budget talking. Always a good time right there. We seem to be on the same page. It's bittersweet with the kids getting older.

Set to be a beautiful weekend here, 64* which is almost unheard of this time of year.

Happy Saturday everyone! Soccer, soccer, and more soccer today. Utah moves it to indoor do there's never a break- yay me.

[rentayenta]

After some time get acquainted with our fabulous THV it was time to leave for DHS. We were so excited to meet up with Jenna and the fam. We had ADRs for 50's PrimeTime and my mouth was watering for a Dad's Electric Lemonade. It had been almost 2 years since we'd seen our friends and like I've said, there's just something extra special when our families do Disney together.

While the kids had some down time, I hadn't so please excuse the Louis Vuitton luggage under my eyes. This girl needed some sleep. It was also EMH for DHS that night. Bonus!

We were on our way. Again, I have no issues with the transportation system when at WDW. I think it's a huge perk. Not having to drive makes me hap hap happy. Maybe it's because I drive all week?





We got there in no time. Got a call from our friends and who did we see before entering the DHS? Our buddies! Do I have a group shot? Nope. We were all too busy hugging to take a photo. I did get my TiW card at Guest Services right outside of DHS. $100 well spent.

We chatted and headed to 50's. We had never been there and I had read nothing but great things. It did not disappoint. It was bar none the BEST service we've ever had at Disney and as a former server and bartender, that's saying a lot. We checked in our party of 11 and headed to an already packed waiting/bar area.

First up Dad's Lemonade:



Even with an ADR we had a good 20 minute wait but that's okay because there was lots of catching up to do. 50's is adorable in terms of theme. From the old Avon type candy holders to the vinyl furniture, I really felt like I was at my grandma's old house on South Street in Long Beach, CA. Now its gangville but then, it was charming.

We were seated. We were stoked. Spirits were running high:



A goofy panoramic group shot:



So before I post more pics, I have to ask if ANYONE if they can read the servers name to please let me know. I need to write a letter to Disney and give this guy major props. He was unreal. Schtick without being offensive, attentive without bugging. Funny as hell too. At one point during the meal Gabby was texting, he grabbed her phone, and dialed the boy she was texting. Yes, he did. He was from the middle east and had a decent accent which made it more funny because he called the boy on Gabby's phone, Mason, and told him that he was Gabby's dad, and laid into him. It was the funniest thing ever. Like tears streaming down our faces funny. He nailed us and our humor. Called me high maintenance, called Michael *Poppy* which is so funny because I call him Poppy (insert a sexy Selma Hayak accent when I do this), he made Jenna put her nose to the wall, he was in cahoots with Joshua who narced us all off for bad behavior, he teased the girls endlessly, he made Jenna's boys wash their hands and tell him what color the bathroom soap was, made the kids serve other tables, went outside and peered at us through the blinds, made an uber long straw and poked me with it from the table behind us, and he made the girls carry their dirty dishes to the kitchen (sexist). HILARIOUS! He somehow knew that Jenna et al were from PA so right when we were seated he sang the word Pennsylvania to the tune of the opening song in the Lion King. He said they were from Jersey or PA. I'm going to post all of the pics. Its easy to tell whats going on.









If you knew Jon (above), you'd know how funny him serving complete strangers is!



Reading Gabby's texts:







Calling and speaking with Mason:



Chloe guarding her phone:



And away they go with dirty dishes:



This photo has his name. But I still can't make it out. Anyone?


















I'll be back with the rest of the evening but I cannot tell you what total magic this was. One of the trip highlights and like I said, the best service ever. In between shenanigans, our drinks remained full and our food was served hot. But because of all of the fun, I missed getting food shots. The pot roast and fried chicken were delicious. Boys said the beer was cold.